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Genting Malaysia BhdXKLS:4715 -0.58%74 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 4.90. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4715 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 653 Travel & Leisure companies, Genting Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 79.33% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genting Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4715'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.45 Med: 4.9 Max: 49.15
Current: 5.88
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Genting Malaysia Bhd was 49.15. The lowest was -14.45. And the median was 4.90.
XKLS:4715's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 79.33% of 653
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.45
vs XKLS:4715: 5.88
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Genting Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Genting Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genting Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XKLS:4715 vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Genting Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Genting Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genting Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genting Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Genting Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4715) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.37 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Genting Malaysia Bhd. This is 50% above median its historical median of 4.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Genting Malaysia Bhd ranks #518 out of 653 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Genting Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Genting Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.37 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.90. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45. Genting Malaysia Bhd's value of 7.37 is 200.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genting Malaysia Bhd ranks #518 out of 653 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Genting Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genting Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Genting Malaysia Bhd ranks #518 out of 653 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Genting Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45. Genting Malaysia Bhd's value of 7.37 is 200.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.90 vs. the industry median of 2.45, Genting Malaysia Bhd has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.45, based on 653 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genting Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.37 is 200.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Genting Malaysia Bhd. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genting Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.37, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 4.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genting Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genting Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4715) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.72, compared to a current price of RM1.71 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.37, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.90 and 200.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.45. Genting Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genting Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4715), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.37 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Genting Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4715) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genting Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.71 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.72.
GuruFocus considers Genting Malaysia Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4715:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.37 (50% above median its 10-year median of 4.90)
GF Value™: RM2.72 vs. price of RM1.71 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 200.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#518 of 653)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4715 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genting Malaysia Bhd is a resort and casino company and is a subsidiary of the holdings company Genting. The company has two primary business segments: Leisure & Hospitality and Properties. The Leisure & Hospitality segment operates numerous resorts, many of which include casinos, theme parks, concerts, restaurants, and retail shopping locations. The Properties segment controls and leases real estate, and the Investments & Others segment. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in Malaysia.
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